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D153 TNM

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 TNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,205 miles

Under side covered in black wax oil, hard to check for rust

Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,503 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 126,492 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 126,465 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed - both sides - (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively - both sides - (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output no clear beam image for aim test (4.1.4 (b))

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play - both sides - (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body and brake pipes covered in sealant/paint

Pass 24 Jun 2021 125,647 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,670 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,670 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 124,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside freshly under-sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,778 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 122,778 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,638 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 117,597 miles

rear inner sills rusty

underside rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,249 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear service and parking brake readings low.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 106,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under side of vehicle rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 105,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipi rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2005 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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D153 TNM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 101,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D153 TNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D153 TNM is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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